Anderson receives Equine Science Society Fellow Award Thursday, June 22, 2017
Kathleen Anderson, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was recently honored with the Equine Science Society Fellow Award. The Fellow Award recognizes distinguished service to the horse industry and to ESS over a long period of time.
The award was presented at the Equine Science Society awards banquet on June 2 during the Society's 25th Symposium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
New report highlights pig fertility research by Ciobanu Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Lincoln, Neb. — Eleven research universities, including the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, are calling for stronger federal support of the food and agricultural sciences through a new report, Retaking the Field—Strengthening the Science of Farm and Food Production. The report explores projects funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) at each institution, including research from Daniel Ciobanu, associate professor in the Department of Animal Science.
Block and Bridle Club to honor Brand Friday, February 24, 2017
Lincoln, Neb. — Douglas Brand of Seward will be recognized as the 2017 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block and Bridle honoree.
The Block and Bridle Club focuses on building leaders in the livestock and meat industries. The award recognizes those who have contributed to Nebraska agriculture through leadership, service, youth projects, community activities and involvement with the university.
Livestock judging team wraps up successful season Thursday, December 15, 2016
Lincoln, Neb. — The 2016 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Livestock Judging Team recently celebrated a very successful season. The team competed in 13 events against 30 different collegiate teams from across the country.
A high note of the season was placing as the high team in cattle at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, in October. This was the first time since 1976 that a team from the university has won cattle at this competition.
UNL animal science department appoints new student ambassadors Friday, May 13, 2016
Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln animal science department has appointed two new student ambassadors for the 2016-17 academic year.
After interviews with department faculty and senior ambassadors, two students were selected from eight applicants: junior David Schuler of Bridgeport and junior Amanda Lambrecht of Kennard.
Ann Marie Bosshamer named to Block and Bridle honoree Friday, April 1, 2016
Lincoln, Neb., April 1, 2016 – Ann Marie Bosshamer of Kearney will be recognized as the newest University of Nebraska–Lincoln Block and Bridle honoree.
The Block and Bridle Club focuses on building leaders in the livestock and meat industries. The award recognizes those who have contributed to Nebraska agriculture through leadership, service, youth projects, community activities and involvement with UNL.
Krehbiel named head of UNL animal science department Monday, August 1, 2016
Lincoln, Neb. — Clinton Krehbiel, Regents Professor of Animal Science and Dennis and Marta White Endowed Chair at Oklahoma State University, will join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jan. 1, 2017, as head of the animal science department. In addition to his faculty responsibilities, Krehbiel is assistant department head of animal science at Oklahoma State University.